News from December 2025
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
On December 20, 2019, the United States Space Force was established as the sixth branch of the Armed Forces.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates in December regarding recent arrests—including those of Ignacio Darinel Giron and Angela Vasquez—and issued consumer alerts about holiday scams.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates on U.S. Border Patrol activities via social media posts dated December 19-20, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) has announced an agreement with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on the remaining funding allocations for fiscal year 2026.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
On December 16, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Operation Buckeye in Columbus and across Ohio, focusing on arresting individuals described as the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens. “We operate in Ohio every day,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement after the Department of Justice did not release the complete Epstein files as required by federal law. “Yesterday could...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted several statements on December 20, 2025, denouncing sanctuary policies and defending their enforcement actions in Fairfax County and Columbus.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted updates on December 20, 2025 regarding arrests of non-citizens with criminal backgrounds.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with CIL Electroplating for hazardous waste violations at its Massachusetts facility.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
Jeffrey Hall has been confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Administrator for EPA's enforcement office.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The United States has extended congratulations to José Antonio Kast on his election as President of Chile.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The United States and Japan are set to sign a joint preamble in Washington, D.C., ahead of the Pax Silica Summit.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The United States announced new sanctions against four individuals and six entities for supporting Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to reorganize the management structure of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered over $17k in back wages from Ma's Kitchen in California due to improper tip pooling and unpaid overtime.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The Trump administration proposes significant updates to health care price transparency rules through CMS and other departments.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a $35.8 million fund aimed at expanding manufacturing apprenticeships nationwide, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Commerce.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2025
The Federal Railroad Administration is enforcing English language proficiency among cross-border train operators following safety concerns.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2025
The EPA has updated its approach to cleaning up asbestos at a section of the Johns-Manville Superfund site in Illinois Beach Nature Preserve, opting for hand tool removal to protect local ecosystems
